Hygiene Operator

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high‑quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth‑driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

This is a key role within a production environment where we primarily make a range of dairy‑free products, including Sheese, Cathedral City products, and retailer own brands.

After the day of production, there is a requirement for methodical deep cleaning of the various lines and pieces of equipment used within the processes – before we can produce again the next day, it is important we ensure high levels of hygiene.

This work will include ensuring equipment is secure and safely turned off, taking machinery apart, using different cleaning products and chemicals, conducting some environmental tests, and organising equipment to be put back together in the morning for production to start the next day.

Shift pattern: 6pm to 2.40am

• Specialist cleaning of food production and packing areas.
• Dismantling expensive machinery and cleaning machine parts.
• Reassembling machinery and completing hygiene checks.
• Preparing area and equipment for the next day’s production.
• Reporting equipment faults to maintenance staff.
• Following strict policies and procedure guidelines to ensure work is carried out to a high standard

• Experienced working within an environment where high‑care cleaning is important.
• Able to carry equipment up and down ladders.
• Experienced with hygiene standards within a production and/or food preparation environment.
• Good with practical work.
• Able to work quickly and methodically whilst following correct procedures.
• Able to work alone and maintain your own quality control.
• Able to understand and follow detailed procedures.
• Aware of Health and Safety.
• Able to identify and solve problems.

• Bonus scheme paid quarterly.
• Inclusive working environment
• Pension contributions.
• Health cash plan – claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24‑hours a day – a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Free parking
• Discounted branded products
• My Staff Shop – access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings – providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

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We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non‑physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value‑added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy‑free products, with a portfolio of well‑loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.